Waterloo Road is in Peterborough and in Peterborough district. PE1 3AS is located in the Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waterloo Road, Peterborough, PE1 3AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE1 3AB, PE1 3AX, PE1 3AT, PE1 3AW, PE1 3DD, PE1 3FR, PE1 3DB, PE1 3FG, PE1 3DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE1 3AS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 49.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50% | 50.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.8% | 40.6% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 45.5% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 3.7% | -7.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 44.8% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 35.2% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 14.9% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 26% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 13.8% | 5.0% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 18.7% | 5.5% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 13.8% | 8.7% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 22% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 18.3% | 2.1% | -16.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 30.8% | 47.1% | 16.3% | 2.7% | 44.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 57.1% | 37.9% | -19.2% | 81.4% | -43.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 54.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 54.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| European Union | 19.8% | 22.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 16.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.1% | 20.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 14.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62% | 54.9% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -28.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 28.1% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 8.6% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.1% | 3.5% | -9.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 4.9% | -7.6% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 6.7% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 8.8% | 1.5% | 7.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.6% | 37.2% | -26.6% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 54.3% | 6.5% | 47.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterloo Road was 79.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.5% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Waterloo Road has the 66th lowest crime rate of 171 local areas in Central and the 316th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6A Waterloo Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-10-07 | £225,298 |
| 10 Waterloo Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-11-20 | £254,422 |
| 33 Waterloo Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-11-02 | £331,975 |
| 40 Waterloo Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2023-09-13 | £234,379 |
| 62 Waterloo Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-08-16 | £264,875 |
PE1 3AS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PE1 3AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in PE1 3AS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 31 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PW | 3out of 4 | 349 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Drive Infant School Queen's Drive West , PE1 2UU | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Academy Gladstone Street , PE1 2BZ | 1out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary School Beech Avenue , PE1 2EH | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulbridge Academy Keeton Road , PE1 3JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 894 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Park Lane , PE1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 2,964 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Education Group Park Crescent , PE1 4DZ | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 391 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshfields School Eastern Close , Dogsthorpe PE1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elior at The Pavilions | The Pavilions, 50 Alma Road | 161 yd | |
| Peterborough Snooker Club | 317a Lincoln Road | 269 yd | |
| Istanbul Restaurant | 323 Lincoln Road | 279 yd | |
| A Tasca | 309-311 Lincoln Road | 289 yd | |
| Bucharest Coffee & Restaurant Ltd | 262 Lincoln Road | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand & Heart | 12 Highbury Street | 316 yd | |
| The Elm Tree Tavern | The Elm Tree Tavern, Garton End Road | 674 yd | |
| The Burghley Club | 7 Burghley Road | 923 yd | |
| The Boulevard Club Ltd | Peterborough Post Office Sports And Social Club, Bourges Boulevard | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naseem Sandwich Bar | 7 Langford Buildings, Alexandra Road | 178 yd | |
| Shakes & Bakes | 3 Langford Buildings, Alexandra Road | 178 yd | |
| Master Wings also t/a Crunchy Chikin and Davincci's and Chilli Hut | 106 Dogsthorpe Road | 257 yd | |
| Temptation Taste of Portugal | 309 Lincoln Road | 289 yd | |
| Madina Grill (Cambs) Ltd | 297 Lincoln Road | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 232-248 Lincoln Road | 345 yd | |
| Hana Express Store | 2 Burghley Road | 922 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Welland Road | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Deacon Academy QUEENS GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Central Park CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK PARK CRESCENT | tennis courts | 706 yd |
| The King'S School Playing Field PYECROFT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 733 yd |
| King'S School PARK ROAD | 800 yd | |
| Gladstone Park Community Centre BOURGES BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| Fitness Station DOGSTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 902 yd |
| Peterborough Regional College PARK CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.